Called to Communion What is Dispensationalism?
Jun 23, 2025
The podcast dives into intriguing theological debates, such as whether animals possess immortal souls and the implications of total depravity. It compares salvation views between Calvinism and Catholicism, showcasing contrasting interpretations of atonement and grace. Listeners also explore the evolution of communion practices, the shift from ritual to moral notions of sacrilege, and the distinct perspectives on baptism and the Holy Spirit across Catholicism and Protestantism. This vibrant discussion invites deeper understanding of faith and tradition.
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Animals and Immortal Souls
- Animals lack immortal souls because Scripture and tradition do not suggest redemption for them.
- Humans differ due to rationality and moral conscience, reflecting a transcendent soul.
Calvinism vs Catholic Atonement
- Calvinist atonement teaches God punished Jesus as a substitute for sinners out of wrath.
- Catholic teaching rejects this as unbiblical and inconsistent with the unity of the Trinity.
Modern Israel and Biblical Israel
- Modern Israel is not the direct spiritual inheritor of biblical Israel according to Catholic theology.
- Dispensationalism's identification of modern Israel with biblical Israel distorts theology and geopolitics.